ppm should use the standard http port 80, so whatever works on your web browser should work for ppm.
-----Original Message----- From: McCormick, Rob E [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 4:43 PM To: perl beginners (E-mail) Subject: ppm, firewall, and a ? gang, Tried using ppm: # PPM> install --location=http://www.roth.net/perl/packages Win32-AdminMisc Install package 'Win32-AdminMisc?' (y/N): y Installing package 'Win32-AdminMisc'... Error installing package 'Win32-AdminMisc': Could not locate a PPD file for package Win32-AdminMisc OK, checked out: # ppm with proxy/firewall; http://aspn.activestate.com//ASPN/Reference/Products/ActivePerl/faq/ActivePe rl-faq2.html#ppm_and_proxies Tried setting the env variables as noted: HTTP_proxy HTTP_proxy_user HTTP_proxy_pass (makes me nervous seeing my password in the clear like that....!) Looks like I need to pursue a conversation with the firewall/proxy admin staff. Not certain what to ask. Do I basically need to id what port allows incoming <insert_protocol_here?> Is it http? ftp? or something else? ppm needs a port that will allow incoming what....? I just need to understand better so I can ask... Rob -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This email may contain confidential and privileged material for the sole use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]